Flat abs help you fit better into your clothes and feel more confident in a swimsuit. Bloating and distension at the stomach area often causes discomfort and makes you appear heavier and out of shape. In addition to participating in…
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You can strengthen your abs while sitting in a chair at home or in your office, so there is no excuse not to get started slimming your stomach. Chair exercises might not seem as hard because you are not standing…
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Overview If you’ve ever climbed up a long hill on your bike you are well aware of how much strength you need in your legs to keep up a good pace. Cycling instructor and certified strength and condition coach Greg…
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Competitive softball demands great fundamental play and that includes infield defense. Fast-pitch softball is dominated by pitchers who can throw the ball at 70 mph and have an array of pitches that include a riser, a drop, a change and…
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A solid physical fitness program is vital to optimal functioning in daily living. Long-term adherence to an exercise program is one of the only ways to attain and sustain desired fitness levels. A fitness program involves several components such, as…
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Training the abdominal muscles does not just have to be about the sit-up or crunch. Working the abdominal muscles from different positions with different movements may lead to stronger muscles and better overall conditioning. For a new twist on abdominal…
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The Amateur Softball Association of America (ASA) establishes guidelines regarding acceptable equipment in efforts to ensure fairness and safety among softball participants. As the national governing body of softball in the United States, the ASA’s equipment testing and specifications committee…
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Overview Pilates is a type of exercise that can be pared down to a few basics or built upon to create more complex sequences. When Joseph Pilates developed his method, originally called Contrology, he recommended a regular practice schedule that…
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The best exercise to quickly shed pounds is a steady, prolonged aerobic workout like you get from jogging, swimming laps or cycling. Running about 5 mph, which is an easy jog for most people, burns nearly 600 calories an hour…
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Ballet exercises utilize normal movements like bending, turning and reaching, but with a sense of control. This control helps develop your strength, improves your posture and helps you add grace to your everyday motions. Ballet exercises can give you a…
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Overview Football camps can provide an opportunity for young athletes to learn and build upon football fundamentals and skills. Some camps let young athletes learn from veteran coaches and elite players–sometimes from the youngster’s favorite team. Most camps are noncontact…
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Some activities for kids who want to be involved in football can be highly competitive, like Pop Warner, which offers adult coaching, many practice hours and full equipment for youth tackle football. Some focus on individual skills, like the Punt,…
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Overview America’s pastime has always been baseball. One of the unique and unifying aspects of this sport is the selection of the bat. A player wants a bat that fits his style of play. The bat will be designed not…
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To have a strong and flexible upper body, you must also have a strong and flexible lower body, because it is your base of support and where most of your strength begins. According to physical therapist and strength coach Gray…
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J. Frederick Hillerich’s eldest son Bud first created the Louisville Slugger baseball bat in 1884 in the Louisville, Kentucky, family woodworking shop. Pete Browning, a player for Louisville’s American Association league, was nicknamed the “Louisville Slugger” and was the first…
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Thera-Bands are wide, durable sheets of elastic that are typically prescribed for rehab exercises or recommended as a means of providing resistance for strength training when traveling. Thera-Band resistance (or difficulty) varies according to color, with tan Thera-Bands offering the…
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Strength training for your core muscles has many benefits. Not only can it help relieve back pain, but the Mayo Clinic maintains that a strong core can improve posture, make other movements and exercises easier and tone your stomach and…
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Working out your core muscles may give you killer abs and a flatter stomach, but you’ll enjoy more benefits than just a swimsuit look. Building a stronger core and eliminating extra belly fat can improve your balance and posture as…
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Omega-3 fatty acids are associated with dozens of health benefits. The National Institutes of Health notes that omega-3 fatty acids can keep arteries supple, lower blood pressure, lower triglyceride levels and prevent heart attacks, stroke and death in people with…
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Overview The Gazelle is an at-home exercise machine invented by Tony Little and manufactured by Fitness Quest. Referred to as a “glider,” the Gazelle is promoted as offering a total-body calorie-burning and muscle-toning workout with “virtually zero impact” to the…
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According to a study by the American Council on Exercise, cardio kickboxing provides a workout sufficient to not only maintain, but also improve, cardiovascular fitness. Cardio kickboxing advantages are numerous, from simply burning calories and losing weight to relieving stress…
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When it comes to muscle building, there are many ways to achieve the same goal. No matter which program you choose, you must create a muscle-growth stimulus in the gym and then take in adequate nutrition to rebuild bigger and…
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A strong muscular neck is not only a requirement for a bodybuilder to finish out a brawny physique but is also essential in protecting the cervical spine during an accident or contact sports. Many people forgo the idea of specifically…
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The delicate skin on the neck is one of the first places to show signs of aging. Sun damage, gravity and lack of exercise are the biggest causes of sagging around the neck and chest area. The neck is composed…
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Athletic injuries, car accidents and poor posture are among the culprits of chronic and/or acute neck pain. Stretching and exercising the neck may help prevent and alleviate some of this pain. The neck can be stretched and strengthened through its…
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The muscles of your back are in constant use throughout the day. The lower-back muscles help your body to maintain an upright position and give you the ability to right yourself when you bend over. The muscles of the upper…
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Stair climbing or stepper machines mimic the action of climbing stairs, a highly physical activity that can benefit both your cardiovascular ability and your leg muscles. Steppers range in features from those that have upper-body handles to those that can…
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A BOSU balance trainer is half of a stability ball connected to a balance board, which can be used with either side facing up. Exercising with a BOSU introduces instability to your workout, which activates your core over the course…
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Overview Pilates, a method of exercise developed by Joseph Pilates when he was serving as as a nurse in World War I, is now a popular way of toning and sculpting lean muscles. Pilates focuses on slow, controlled movements and…
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Burn calories and torch body fat with cardiovascular exercises to get your heart rate up and your weight down. The secret is interval training: brief high-intensity bursts followed by equally short recovery periods. According to the Mayo Clinic, “The more…
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